Background
Zamak is a family of alloys, with a base metal of zinc (Zn) and alloying elements of aluminium (Al), magnesium (Mg) and copper (Cu). It is used in injection-moulding in various industries (e.g. ironwork, automotive parts, die-cast toys).
According to data from the European Foundry Association, 3.5 million tonnes of zamak was smelted in Europe ...